Texas begins the day wrapped in a thick gray stillness, as dense fog drapes across southeast Houston and softens headlights into small halos along the Gulf Freeway. Drivers can feel the damp December air settle on windshields, and visibility drops to a quarter mile at times. Anyone commuting early should slow down, widen spacing, and keep headlights low for maximum clarity.
This Dense Fog Advisory, active through 7 a.m., affects much of south-central and southeast Texas. Meteorologists warn that quick visibility swings may catch drivers off guard, especially on I-45, Beltway 8, and Highway 288. Plan extra time this morning as the thickest pockets gradually lift.
As the sun strengthens, skies turn partly sunny and warm, rising into the lower 70s. The afternoon stays quiet, though moisture lingers and sets the stage for a developing pattern shift. Patchy dense fog redevelops tonight, once again reducing visibility for late-evening travel.
Saturday brings the main weather change. A 30% chance of showers, followed by a chance of thunderstorms Saturday night, signals a more active December pattern. The warm air holds near the mid-70s, but clouds thicken, and humid winds increase. While severe storms are not expected, heavier downpours could briefly slow traffic along I-10 and the Southwest Freeway.
Sunday cools slightly under mostly cloudy skies, topping out in the low 60s. The calmer feel offers a break before early-week warming. Anyone planning holiday shopping or light yardwork will find the conditions comfortable and manageable.
⭐ Five-Day Outlook (Houston, TX)
• Today: Fog early, partly sunny, 73°F.
• Saturday: Showers possible, 73°F.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy, 63°F.
• Monday: Mostly sunny, 62°F.
• Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, near 70°F.
